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Capture the stars Taking a picture of the night sky can be tough, but Samsung's Astrophoto mode for Galaxy phones makes it easy. All you need is a phone and a tripod.

Switch over smoothly! Moving over all your data (e.g., texts, call logs, contacts, music, and photos) from your older Android phone to a new one is a walk in the mark.

Longevity Google Pixel phones have a charging optimization feature that can learn your battery habits and extend its lifespan.

Swipe, tap, twist Using gestures on a Google Pixel for navigation or shortcut actions is useful, and it's easy o enable them, or disable them if you prefer.

Pixel exclusive Google's AI notification summaries are exclusive to Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 phones, and aim to clean up your list of notifications. Here's how to start using them.

Family Link With a recent Pixel Drop, Google added support for setting up Parental Controls straight from the Android Settings app. Here's how to get started.

Wearables Weekly Whether you own the Pixel Watch 4 41mm or 45mm, there are simple ways to extend its capacity beyond the typical 30- or 40-hour estimate.

Organized chaos Google's new feature drop adds a notification organizer feature to keep you more productive and less distracted.

Back in black Google Pixel devices now have the option to force dark mode in more apps that don't natively support it, in the December 2025 update.

Pixel customization Google Pixel phones support app icon theming in beta, and it can give your Android lock screen a consistent look. Here's how to use it.